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  • A.C.E Junhee 2026 US Tour INTO THE OCEAN: All You Need to Know About His Upcoming North American Journey

    Nov 26, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    A.C.E Junhee 2026 US Tour INTO THE OCEAN: All You Need to Know About His Upcoming North American Journey

    Photo Credits: H&P Entertainment Junhee’s Background and History Park Junhee, known mononymously as Junhee, is a renowned South Korean singer,…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Tokyo
  • 2PM Jang Wooyoung Celebrates 10 Years in Japan with Stunning Best Album ‘3650.zip’ Featuring Exclusive Jacket & Artist Images

    Nov 26, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    2PM Jang Wooyoung Celebrates 10 Years in Japan with Stunning Best Album ‘3650.zip’ Featuring Exclusive Jacket & Artist Images

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment Marking a memorable milestone, 2PM’s Jang Wooyoung commemorates his decade-long solo career in Japan with the…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Tokyo
  • ZB1 Unveils Captivating 3-Cover Edition for Numéro TOKYO’s Jan/Feb 2026 Special — A Visual Feast of Style and Charisma

    Nov 25, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    ZB1 Unveils Captivating 3-Cover Edition for Numéro TOKYO’s Jan/Feb 2026 Special — A Visual Feast of Style and Charisma

    Photo Credits: Numéro TOKYO WAKE ONE ZB1, the rising K-pop sensation, is captivating fans once again with a stunning preview…

    history, Japan, K-pop, k-pop merchandise, Tokyo
  • JUNNY Brings [null]: Canadian-Korean R&B Star Announces 2026 North America Tour Dates, History, and How to Get Tickets

    Nov 25, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    JUNNY Brings [null]: Canadian-Korean R&B Star Announces 2026 North America Tour Dates, History, and How to Get Tickets

    Photo Credits: MAUVE COMPANY About JUNNY JUNNY, born Kim Hyeong-Jun (주니), is a Korean-Canadian singer-songwriter and producer known for his…

    history, K-pop, LG, Seoul, Teenager
  • KPop Demon Hunters heat stays strong as Golden posts 4th straight week at No. 2 on Hot 100

    Nov 19, 2025
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    KPop Demon Hunters heat stays strong as Golden posts 4th straight week at No. 2 on Hot 100

    A scene from KPop Demon Hunters The global momentum behind Netflix’s animated hit KPop Demon Hunters continues to intensify, with…

    history, Korean American
  • Hyundai, Samsung, SK, LG vow for massive domestic investment

    Nov 16, 2025
    in Feeds, News

    South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung (center on left) speaks during a meeting with the country’s top business groups including…

    history, Hwaseong, Hyundai, Kia, LG, Nvidia, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul
  • The Historical Context and Contemporary Drivers of South Korea’s Diplomatic Shift

    Nov 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    (In August 2025, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung paid state visits to Japan and the United States, choosing Japan as…

    China Relation, cold war, Democracy, Discussion, driver, history, Imjin War, Japan, japanese invasion, Joseon, Korean Military, Korean War, Koreans, Military, North Korea, Peace, Politics, Protest, purpose, Pyongyang, Scandal, Ukraine
  • Stray Kids Felix Commands Vogue Korea December 2025 with Three Stunning Louis Vuitton Covers, a Milestone in K-Pop Fashion Iconography

    Nov 13, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Stray Kids Felix Commands Vogue Korea December 2025 with Three Stunning Louis Vuitton Covers, a Milestone in K-Pop Fashion Iconography

    Photo Credits: Vogue Korea Louis Vuitton JYP Entertainnent Stray Kids’ Felix makes an unprecedented fashion statement as the December 2025…

    history, K-pop
  • Suneung: Blind students sit 13-hour college entry exam in South Korea

    Nov 13, 2025
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    Suneung: Blind students sit 13-hour college entry exam in South Korea

    Every November, South Korea comes to a standstill for its infamous college entrance exam. Shops are shut, flights are delayed…

    BBC, family, history, Korean History, Korean Language, Question, Seoul, study
  • Foreign PEFs sweep Korea’s big-ticket buyout deals as local rivals shackled by rules, politics

    Nov 13, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Foreign PEFs sweep Korea’s big-ticket buyout deals as local rivals shackled by rules, politics

    Global buyout firms have swept up most of South Korea’s large-scale mergers and acquisitions this year, filling the vacuum left…

    Affinity, Controversy, financial crisis, history, Lawmakers, LG, Lotte, Politics
  • [Editorial] Boozing, luxe gifts, playing royalty: Yoon and Kim must pay for privatizing power

    Nov 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    As investigations into former President Yoon Suk-yeol and his wife Kim Keon-hee continue, the public is learning in detail just…

    apology, Discussion, history, martial law, Seoul, Soju
  • Faker leads T1 to historic third straight League of Legends World Championship title

    Nov 10, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Faker leads T1 to historic third straight League of Legends World Championship title

    T1 League of Legends roster celebrates its historic third consecutive Worlds title — the first ever in LoL history. From…

    Faker, history, KT
  • No, you cannot “pay the way” into the Grammys

    Nov 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Kpop stans need to understand that the U.S. is the world’s #1 BIGGEST music market, and the Grammys is an…

    history
  • Golden from KPop Demon Hunters holds firm at No. 1 on U.K. chart amid Grammy spotlight

    Nov 9, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Golden from KPop Demon Hunters holds firm at No. 1 on U.K. chart amid Grammy spotlight

    HUNTRIX from KPop Demon Hunters The Grammy-nominated soundtrack KPop Demon Hunters continues to make history—both in awards season and on…

    BTS, history, K-pop
  • KPop Demon Hunters and Rosé make K-pop history with Grammy general field nominations

    Nov 8, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    KPop Demon Hunters and Rosé make K-pop history with Grammy general field nominations

    KPop Demon Hunters: HUNTR/X A historic milestone for K-pop has been achieved. The animated Netflix production KPop Demon Hunters and…

    BTS, history, K-pop
  • Stability and Non-Interventionism: The Tone and Roots of China’s Policy Toward North Korea

    Nov 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Stability and Non-Interventionism: The Tone and Roots of China’s Policy Toward North Korea

    On November 21, 2024, Singapore’s Lianhe Zaobao published an article by Professor Kang Joon-young of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies…

    fail, family, history, Japan, Justice, Korean War, LG, Military, North Korea, Peace, Politics, Punishment, Pyongyang, Ukraine, Warning
  • South Korea’s NPS backs Musk’s $1 trillion Tesla pay plan

    Nov 6, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    South Korea’s NPS backs Musk’s $1 trillion Tesla pay plan

    Tesla CEO Elon Musk (Courtesy of Yonhap) The National Pension Service, the world’s third-largest pension fund with over $910 billion…

    history
  • Andong tour

    Nov 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Andong tour

    Welcome to the Andong Tour! Experience the heart of Korean tradition through historic villages, Confucian culture, and beautiful natural scenery.…

    history
  • IMF chief urges S.Korea to reform rigid labor market as AI reshapes jobs

    Nov 5, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    IMF chief urges S.Korea to reform rigid labor market as AI reshapes jobs

    Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), in an interview with The Korea Economic Daily in Gyeongju…

    history, K-pop, LG, Politics, study, Ukraine, Warning
  • Cunning and Vicious, Capricious and Childish: An Analysis of North Korea’s Unexpected Foreign Policy Moves

    Nov 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Cunning and Vicious, Capricious and Childish: An Analysis of North Korea’s Unexpected Foreign Policy Moves

    On September 21, during the “Supreme People’s Assembly,” North Korean leader Kim Jong-un declared that “North Korea and South Korea…

    family, history, Japan, Korean War, Koreans, North Korea, Peace, Politics, purpose, Stress, Tourism
  • BLACKPINK Jennie’s ExtraL MV surpasses 100 million views, marking her fourth milestone

    Nov 4, 2025
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    BLACKPINK Jennie’s ExtraL MV surpasses 100 million views, marking her fourth milestone

    Jennie of BLACKPINK (Courtesy of OA Entertainment)) It seems there’s no slowing down for BLACKPINK’s Jennie. The global star has…

    history, K-pop
  • How a Japanese artist depicted Korean envoys (Joseon Tongsinsa) visiting Japan.

    Oct 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    How a Japanese artist depicted Korean envoys (Joseon Tongsinsa) visiting Japan.

    The Joseon Tongsinsa were large-scale diplomatic and cultural exchange missions dispatched from Korea’s Joseon Dynasty to Japan. The term tongsinsa…

    history, Imjin War, Japan, Joseon, Peace, purpose, request, Tokyo, travel
  • White House press secretary shares her ‘K-beauty finds’ on Instagram during Trump’s Korea visit

    Oct 30, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    White House press secretary shares her ‘K-beauty finds’ on Instagram during Trump’s Korea visit

    Caroline Leavitt, U.S. White House press secretary (courtesy of Yonhap) Caroline Leavitt, the youngest White House press secretary in U.S.…

    Donald Trump, history, Social Media
  • Pandering to the wannabe king

    Oct 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Pandering to the wannabe king

    Can’t believe they gave him a replica of a crown. Especially after the US had one of the largest protest…

    history, Protest
  • AWS, 6 other global giants pledge $9 bn Korean investment as Trump, Lee address APEC CEO Summit

    Oct 29, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    AWS, 6 other global giants pledge $9 bn Korean investment as Trump, Lee address APEC CEO Summit

    Matt Garman, CEO of Amazon Web Services (AWS), gives a speech during the APEC CEO Summit at Gyeongju Art Center…

    BTS, Deloitte, Donald Trump, history, Hyundai, Japan, KCC, LG, Nvidia, Pohang, POSCO, Samsung, Samsung Electronics, Seoul, Tokyo
  • South Korea’s Hosting Anxiety: A City Rich in History but Not Hotel Rooms

    Oct 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m getting major Jamboree vibes here submitted by /u/bobsnottheuncle [link] [comments]

    history
  • SK Hynix’s Q3 profit surge to record $7.9 bn on AI-driven chip demand

    Oct 29, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    SK Hynix’s Q3 profit surge to record $7.9 bn on AI-driven chip demand

    SK Hynix Inc. reported record earnings for the third quarter, with operating profit surpassing 10 trillion won ($7 billion) for…

    history, Nvidia, purpose, Seoul, SK Hynix
  • BTS’s RM to make history as first K-pop artist to address APEC CEO summit

    Oct 29, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    BTS’s RM to make history as first K-pop artist to address APEC CEO summit

    BTS leader RM delivers a speech at the United Nations. RM, leader of global pop sensation BTS, is set to…

    BTS, history, Japan, K-pop
  • KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack stays at No. 2 on Billboard 200 for 3rd week

    Oct 27, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack stays at No. 2 on Billboard 200 for 3rd week

    A scene from Netflix’s animated film KPop Demon Hunters. The original soundtrack album for Netflix’s hit animated film KPop Demon…

    history
  • Can someone tell me what’s happening with Le Sserafim in Korea

    Oct 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Their First two Ep performed so well and gave them their initial momentum…Unforgiven and Easy were their pick era…then Crazy…

    history
  • How to address the toxic portions of the K-pop fanbase between an individual and broader perspective.

    Oct 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    How do you handle toxic users in K-pop? This came to mind when I happened across a comment that was…

    Discussion, history, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Question
  • Is there Turkish people who have experienced korean – style coffee? What do you think about the Korean – style coffee?

    Oct 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m korean who interested in world history. I heard that In the Ottoman empire, predecessor of Turkiye, coffee houses were…

    coffee, history
  • Thoughts on the Golden Disc 40: List of 40 influential figures in kpop history

    Oct 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    They chose 40 for the 40th anniversary of the awards. From the site: Here are 40 influential figures in the…

    BTS, history, LG, Question
  • Rate my itinerary please

    Oct 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Day 1 Seoul Forest, Wiggle Wiggle Dosan, Hangang Park, Lotte Mart Seocho, Yeouido Hangang Park Day 2 Gyeongbokgung Palace, National…

    history, Hwaseong, Lotte, Lotte World, myeongdong, Seoul, Shopping
  • What are your thoughts on JYPE Divisions: ONE Label, BLU:M, STRIDE, SQU4D, Studio J?

    Oct 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Since late 2017, JYPE has restructured their organizational infrastructure and divided into separate divisions, with each division independently handling marketing,…

    history, Japan
  • Art without borders: How Japan and Korea are building understanding through creativity

    Oct 22, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Art without borders: How Japan and Korea are building understanding through creativity

    Mami Kataoka, director of the Mori Art Museum and chair of Roppongi Art Night’s executive committee  Under the neon canopy…

    Busan, history, Hyundai, Japan, Kia, Korean Art, LG, Perspectives, Seoul, Tokyo
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History of Korea

  • Exploring Ancient Korea: A Journey into Pre-HistoryOctober 12, 2017
    Introduction to Pre-Historic Korea The timeline of ancient Korea before documented history is a fascinating yet challenging area of study.… Read more: Exploring Ancient Korea: A Journey into Pre-History
  • The Rise and Fall of Go Joseon and the Emergence of the Three KingdomsOctober 19, 2017
    Introduction to Go Joseon The Go Joseon dynasty, often considered a pivotal era in Korean history, emerged around the end… Read more: The Rise and Fall of Go Joseon and the Emergence of the Three Kingdoms
  • The Rise and Fall of Korea’s Three Kingdoms: A Story of Power, Conflict, and UnificationNovember 30, 2017
    Introduction to the Three Kingdoms The Three Kingdoms period in Korea, encompassing approximately from the 1st century BCE to the… Read more: The Rise and Fall of Korea’s Three Kingdoms: A Story of Power, Conflict, and Unification
  • Choe Chi-wonFebruary 14, 2018
    Introduction to Choe Chi-won Choe Chi-won, born in 857, stands as a notable figure in Korean history, specifically during the… Read more: Choe Chi-won
  • King Gwanggaeto the GreatMay 14, 2018
    Introduction to King Gwanggaeto King Gwanggaeto the Great, a pivotal figure in Korean history, ruled from 395 to 413 CE… Read more: King Gwanggaeto the Great
  • Won HyoOctober 14, 2018
    Introduction to Won Hyo Won Hyo, a prominent figure in Korean history, is celebrated for his profound impact on the… Read more: Won Hyo
  • Jang BogoApril 14, 2019
    Introduction to Jang Bogo Jang Bogo, a prominent historical figure from the Silla Dynasty, played a pivotal role in shaping… Read more: Jang Bogo
  • GyebaekApril 14, 2019
    Introduction to Gyebaek Gyebaek is a prominent historical figure in Korean history, particularly known for his role as a general… Read more: Gyebaek
  • King MuryeongSeptember 14, 2019
    Introduction to King Muryeong King Muryeong, reigning from 501 to 523 AD, stands as one of the most influential monarchs… Read more: King Muryeong
  • The Rise and Fall of the Goryeo Dynasty: A Precursor to the Joseon EraJanuary 3, 2020
    Introduction to the Goryeo Dynasty The Goryeo Dynasty, established in 918 AD by the notable general Wang Geon, marks a… Read more: The Rise and Fall of the Goryeo Dynasty: A Precursor to the Joseon Era

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Helplines in Korea

112  | Police

Call to report life-threatening situations and emergencies requiring law enforcement. Text service and location tracking service is also available.

119 | Fire & Ambulance

The fire department and health emergencies requiring ambulance service. There’s also an English reporting section on their website.

182 | Missing Persons & Stolen Vehicles

This line is also used for non-emergency reports and requests such as inquiring about the cost of a fine for a traffic violation, information on car licenses, and how to contact officers in charge of specific cases.

1339 | Korea Center for Disease Control (KCDC) Foreigner Helpline

Particularly useful during the 2015 MERS scare, the KCDC provides foreigners with information about first-aid and diseases in English, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Mongolian.

1366 | Seoul Women’s Help Hotline

Not necessarily English-friendly and not outside of Seoul, this 24-hour service immediate response line for women involved in domestic abuse, sexual violence or prostitution should still be kept handy.

1330 | Korea Tourism Organization’s Travel Helpline

Tourism and translation services. The service is available 24/7 and provides information on tourist sites, transportation, restaurants, and more.

120 | Seoul Municipal Government Info

The Seoul “Dasan” helpline provides information on restaurants (Korean and international cuisines), transportation (bus, subway, taxi, etc.), Korean language schools, interpretation services, legal consulting, lost items, volunteer services, daily living in Seoul, and tourism. Available languages are Chinese, English, Japanese, Mongolian and Vietnamese from 9 am to 10 pm.

1345 | Immigration

Foreign resident can to ask just about any immigration-related question. Keep in mind that they tend to be on the negative side, as it’s the safer way for them to answer. Tip: Get their name and information so that if you visit the immigration office and get a different story you can tell them that you were told otherwise…

1331 | National Human Rights Commission of Korea

Call here to get information on human rights laws and social justice in Korea, as well as get assistance with filing a complaint and even receive counseling.

110 | National Government Call Center

This phone number is available for the public to call and inquire about anything from government policy to civil complaints. Available in 20 different languages.

Useful Official Links on Korea

Korean Arts

  • Archive of Gugak 국악아카이브
  • Artsnet 미술포탈 아츠넷
  • Digital Archive of Performing Arts 공연예술 디지털 아카이브
  • Intangible Heritage Digital Archive 무형유산 디지털 아카이브
  • Korea Digital Archives for the Arts 한국예술디지털아카이브
  • National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea 국립현대미술관
  • ​National Museum of Korea 국립중앙박물관
  • Seoul Photo Archives 서울사진아카이브

Korean Cinema

  • HANCINEMA The Korean Movie & Drama Database
  • Intangible Heritage Digital Archive 무형유산 디지털 아카이브
  • KMDb 한국영화데이터베이스
  • Korea Digital Archives for the Arts 한국예술디지털아카이브
  • Korean Annual Box Office Results 영화진흥위원회 박스오피스
  • Korean Film Archive 한국영상자료원
  • Korean Film Archive YouTube Channel
  • Korean Film Biz Zone
  • Korean Film Council 한국영화진흥위원회
  • KTV National Record Film 한국정책방송원 e영상역사관
  • North Korean film 북한영화 (통일부 북한자료센타)

Language & Literature

  • The Academy of Korean Studies 한국학 중앙 연구원
  • DLKL (한국 문학 디지털 도서관) by 한국문학번역원Digital Library of Korean Literature
  • The Korea Comparative Literature Association 한국비교문학회
  • The Korean Association of Language Sciences 한국언어과학회
  • Korean Literature Archive
  • Korean Literature Author Data Service
  • Korean Literature E-books in Multiple Languages
  • The Learned Society of Modern Korean Literature 한국현대문학회
  • The Modern Linguistic Society of Korea 한국현대언어학회
  • The Society of Korean Oral Literature 한국 구비 문학회
  • 국어 능력 인증 시험 (한국언어문화연구원)
  • 근대 문학 종합 목록 (국립 중앙 도서관)A comprehensive database for Korean modern literature. The site provides a search for authors and titles.
  • 한국 고전 종합 DB
  • 한글 학회 (Korean Language Society)

Statistical Sources

Government sources

  • Statistics Korea (KOSTAT 통계청)
  • Korean Statistical Information Sources (KOSIS 국가통계포털)
  • Open DATA Portal (공공 데이터 포털)

Themed statistics

  • Korean Social Science Data Archive (KOSSDA) 한국사회과학자료원
  • North Korean Statistics 북한통계 (KOISS)
  • 경제통계시스템 (Economic Statistics System)
  • 국가교육통계정보센터 (Korea National Center for Education Statistics & Information)
  • 노동통계 (Labour Statistics)
  • Media Statistics (Korea Press Foundation)
  • Trade Statistics (수출입통계, 관세청 Korea Customs Service)

History related sources

  • 한국역사정보통합시스템 (국사편찬워원회)
  • 한국사 데이터베이스
  • Kyujanggak Institute (규장각 한국학 연구원)Seoul National University Kyujanggak Institute for Korean studies
  • 한국학 디지털 아카이브
  • The Annals of the Joseon Dynasty 조선 왕조 실록
  • The Daily Records of Royal Secretariat of Joseon Dynasty 승정원 일기
  • 朝鮮王朝実録 (東京大学東洋文化研究所)
  • Korean Image Archive (한국 이미지 자료원)2,400 historic, original photographs of Korea (primarily focus on images captured pre-1970, and 35mm color slides) are available for research, presentation, lectures and other forms of scholarly works.
  • Sajin Taehan Min’guk (사진 대한민국)a collection of photographic records that vividly capture the people’s daily lives and social changes.
  • Academy of Korean Studies [한국학 디지털 아카이브]

Bibliographies and Indexes

  • 한국학술지인용색인 Korea Citation Index
  • KORCIS: 한국 고문헌 종합 목록 (국립중앙도서관)Korean Old and Rare Collection Information System
  • 近代朝鮮関係書籍データベース (東京大学東洋文化研究所)
  • 한국 잡지 박물관 DB